99559 Zip Code Profile

99559 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Bethel, Alaska. The population is primarily Native American, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples.

The average family income here is $61,515/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 99559 is $53,371.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 99559 earn an average of $31,868/year. Women earn only $28,038/year.

2,837 people in 99559 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 99559? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 9.6 minutes!

The median age here is 28. There are 3,972 men and 3,660 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 27.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,957 people (out of the 7,632 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 0 homes, and 0 businesses every day. 659 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

99559 Zip code is located in the Alaska time zone at 61 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tampere, Finland!) and -165 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 26 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 7,632
• White Population: 1,847
• Black Population: 114
• Hispanic Population: 145
• Asian Population: 227
• Hawaiian Population: 45
• Indian Population: 5,838
• Male Population: 3,972
• Female Population: 3,660
• Median Age: 28
• Median Age of Males: 28
• Median Age of Females: 27

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Alaska
• County: Bethel
• City: Bethel
• Longitude: -164.6
• Latitude: 60.9
• Elevation: 26 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 907

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,744
• Drive alone: 869
• Carpool: 657
• Public transit: 300
• Ride bikes or walk: 659


• Average commute time: 9.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 482
•    5 - 9: 1,187
•    10 - 14: 740
•    15 - 19: 165
•    20 - 24: 44
•    25 - 29: 3
•    30 - 34: 50
•    35 - 39: 12
•    40 - 44: 7
•    45 - 59: 7
•    60 - 89: 25
•    90 plus: 22

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $207,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $76,938
• Businesses: 134
• Employees: 2,333
• Annual Payroll: $116,806,000
• Average Family Income: $61,515
• Median Family Income: $51,536
• Average Income for Men: $31,868
• Average Income for Women: $28,038

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 00
• Congressional District Land Area: 571951.0
• Sr Senator: Lisa Murkowski (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark Begich (D)
• US House Representative: Don Young (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 050
• State FIPS Code: 02

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View all schools in Bethel

Primary Schools

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Yup’Ik Immersion

1010 Fourth Avenue

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-1645

Kilbuck Elementary

Po Box 800

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-4440

Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat

Po Box 900

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-2845

High Schools

Bethel Alternative Boarding School

Box 1949

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-5610

Other Schools

Ayaprun School

112 Village Road

Newtok, AK 99559

(907) 237-2505

Bethel Regional High School

1006 Ron Edwards Way

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-3957

Bethel Youth Facility

Po Box 1989

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-5200

Dick R Kiunya Memorial School

Po Box 5109

Kongiganak, AK 99559

(907) 557-5126

Joann A. Alexie Memorial School

Po Box Att

Atmautluak, AK 99559

(907) 553-5112

Qugcuun Memorial School

Po Box 6199

Napaskiak, AK 99559

(907) 737-7214

Z. John Williams Memorial School

Po Box 6089

Napaskiak, AK 99559

(907) 737-7212